Top Spots in Nashua

The greater Nashua area has experienced explosive growth in the past few years. There have been a tremendous amount of new restaurants, new hotels, fitness centers and shops. These businesses are a mixture of places that have made Nashua their home for many years and places new to the scene, making this town a hot and happening place to be. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Nashua.

Cucina Toscano. An authentic Italian restaurant located on 427 Amherst Street (just off Exit 7W) in Nashua, NH. This cozy restaurant provides an intimate, warm and friendly environment that is so authentic, you might even forget you are in Nashua. Every meal at Cucina Toscana is completely made to order with fresh ingredients, including Caesar salads that can be prepared at your table and make our own meatballs, sausages, and sauces. If you are looking for a true taste of Italy, this is the place to go. For hours and reservations visit www.cucinatoscananashua.com or call 603-821-7356.

Fratello’s. This restaurant of Nashua was opened in July 2015 on Main St., downtown in the heart of the city. Located in the Masonic Temple Building, this casual Italian-American restaurant is one of Nashua’s newest hot spots featuring wood-fired brick oven pizza, steaks, seafood and Italian favorites. In the summer season, dining el fresco is offered on the newly reconstructed sidewalk. For hours and reservations visit www.fratellos.com or call (603) 889-2022.

Pig Tale. A restaurant offers farm to wood-fired oven dishes made with the freshest, locally-sourced ingredients. Their diverse menu includes wood-cooked pizzas, a variety of smoked meats, and local beers. Their menu is changing constantly as their farm sourced menu becomes "ready for the picking." This is a great spot for lunch or dinner in northern Nashua on Amherst Street! The southern hospitality will bring you back again and again. For hours and reservations visit www.pigtalepizza.com or call (603) 864-8740.

Martha’s Exchange. Here is one of Nashua’s most unique spots as the only brewery-restaurant in the city. Martha’s has grown and changed throughout the years and will continue to do so in the future in an effort to help keep downtown Nashua alive and vibrant. Their customers come from all walks of life and all parts of the world. It’s their goal for all those who visit, to enjoy a home-brewed beer, a delicious steak, a burger, or simply a piece of candy, and leave with great memories. Find details about this downtown gem by checking out www.marthas-exchange.com or by calling (603) 883-8781

IncrediBREW. Brew your own beer! Yes, that’s right; IncrediBREW, in Nashua is a brewery and winery where customers use proven recipes, fresh ingredients, professional brewing equipment and professional expertise to brew world class beer, make quality wine, or great old fashioned soda right at their store. Not only is this an awesome learning experience but, you also get to take home 72 22oz bottles of your very own beer. IncrediBREW is the oldest brew-on-premise in the nation. Of course, oldest means a lot of things but, in this case, most experienced suits them just fine! Check out www.incredibrew.com for details

Sky Venture & Surf’s Up. The New Hampshire Indoor Adventure Park –if you are looking for indoor fun, Sky Venture is a must! This unique attraction offers visitors the opportunity to try indoor skydiving, rock-climbing and is home to the largest indoor Surfing facility and the Fishpipe—an indoor water slide. The action and adventure is non-stop and offers something for everyone. You can even relax and enjoy some food at the Oasis Cafe while you are there. Each attraction has different hours of operations so check their website at www.skyventurenh.com before you go or call 603-897-0002.

O’Brien’s. This Sports Bar, located on 118 Main Street, has quickly become a hot spot in downtown Nashua. You can go in and cheer for your favorite sports team or listen to live music, play trivia or just chill out with your friends and order a bucket of beer. They have a full service menu and a lot of great drinks to choose from as well as happy hour specials. For more information go to www.obrienssportsbar.com or call 603-718-8604.

Boston Billiard Club. This is a sophisticated yet relaxed billiard club where the fun never stops. There is always great entertainment going on any day of the week, from Ladies’ Nights, Happy Hours, Throwback Saturday Nights and Kegs and Eggs on Sunday, you know you will have a great time whenever you decide to go. With hot food always available and plenty of cold beers on tap, it is no wonder this has been a local favorite hot spots for years. For hours and table reservations www.bostonbilliardclub.com or call 603-943-5630.

Taj India. An elegant, relaxed and affordable restaurant in downtown Nashua on 47 E. Pearl Street offering fine Indian cuisine. Their cooks use rich authentic spices and aromatic herbs to transform traditional their ingredients into amazing Indian dishes—their specialty are Tandoori dishes. This new Nashua location is their second edition of this fantastic Indian restaurant. You will also find Taj India in Manchester, NH on 967 Elm Street. For information on either location visit www.tajindia.com.

Graffiti Paintbar. Here is just one of the many unique ways to spend a night out in Nashua. Enjoy wine, beer and appetizers while a local artist guides you step-by-step to replicate the session's featured painting. They’ll make an artist out of you even if you can't draw a stick figure! ™ Come with your date, come with friends, or come alone and make new ones. No prior painting experience required! Uncork your inner artist at Graffiti Paintbar! Sign up at www.graffitipaintbar.com

Launch Trampoline Park. An indoor sports and family entertainment facility serving the Nashua area. With over 18,000 sq. ft of connected trampolines forming one GIANT jumping surface and angled trampoline walls to bounce off of, Launch will get your whole family off the couch and in the air in no time! Launch Trampoline Park is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. They offer guests a wide variety of physical activities including open jump time, exercise classes, trampoline dodgeball & more! Check out http://launchnashua.com/ for programs and hours.

Mine Falls Park. As one of the most instantly recognizable and vital parts of the city of Nashua, the park is located in the heart of the city and was purchased in 1969. The 325-acre park includes forest, wetlands, and open fields; it is bordered on the north by the Nashua River and on the south by the Millpond and canal system. Visitors enjoy numerous passive recreation opportunities such as walking, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, and biking. The park also includes several fields for organized sports. See http://www.nashuanh.gov/491/Mine-Falls-Park for a map and hours.